Maja’s Birmingham Move Flops

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Josh Maja’s projected move to Birmingham City from Girondins de Bordeaux has fallen through after the player decided to stay with the French club for at least another season.

According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, despite indications that he was close to going to the UK for a medical on Thursday, the Nigeria international refused a return to England.

Birmingham’s interest in Maja was disclosed by Romano on Wednesday, with the Blues believed to have made an offer for the 23-year-old, who was anticipated to sign a five-year contract with the English club.

“Birmingham City are set to complete an important signing: official bid now submitted for Josh Maja, talent from Bordeaux with five-year deal agreed,” Romano tweeted on Wednesday.

“Maja will fly to England tonight (Wednesday) in order to complete medical tests first thing on Thursday morning.”

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There was however a twist to the transfer as the former Sunderland star had rejected the chance of linking up with the Blues, in favour of a stay with Bordeaux for at least one more season and is set to ink a new two-year deal with the club.
“Josh Maja’s move to Birmingham has just collapsed,” the Italian wrote again on Twitter.

“He decided to stay at Bordeaux for one more season and sign a new two-year deal with 50 per cent wage deferral which will be paid to him in June. Deadline day

“New deal includes the option to leave for free if the team will not be promoted.”

The 23-year-old had initially rejected a contract extension from the French club after refusing to accept a pay cut to remain in France.

Maja joined Bordeaux from Sunderland in 2019 and has made 58 appearances, scoring 13 goals and registering six assists.

 

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